Sources_Sought_Relays_1.docx

This is a Sources Sought announcement for acquisition planning purposes and no formal solicitation for this requirement exists at this time. All businesses, regardless of size; capable of providing these items are invited to respond to this announcement and submit a capability statement for consideration. Capability statements received will be reviewed to determine a firm's previous experience performing similar work. The capability statements will be reviewed and used to determine an appropriate procurement strategy, in particular whether a set-aside is warranted or an alternate procurement strategy. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice or otherwise pay for information solicited.

Proposed Project:

The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Parker Dam and Power Plant is located at Latitude: N 34° 17' 41.3844" Longitude: W 114° 8' 24.9684", on Parker Dam Rd., in San Bernardino County California. Parker Dam has a requirement to replace ten ABB Micro-shield over current relays that are at their end-of-life cycle. Relays will be replaced with SEL-851 overcurrent/reclosing relays to keep consistency between Station Service, Unit Control Modernization equipment.

Location:

Parker Dam

The contractor shall supply relays, wiring, and hardware to Parker Dam that meets the following requirements.

· Components (Must be exact part number):

SEL-851 Overcurrent/Reclosing Relays x 12 Part Number – 085100000000000 Sales Item Number – 851#KJ2K

· Software:

Windows®-Based Graphical User Interface acSELerator QuickSet® SEL-5030 Software

· AC Current Inputs:

1 A or 5 A phase and 1 A or 5 A neutral (setting-selectable)

· AC Voltage Inputs:

300 Vac continuous, 600 Vac for 10 seconds

· Inputs/Outputs:

Standard includes 4 digital inputs, 5 digital outputs (1 Form C,2 Form A Standard, 2 Form A Hybrid)

· Digital Inputs Wetting:

4 internally wetted (24 Vdc) digital inputs Externally wetted universal binary digital inputs (24–250 Vdc/Vac; setting-selectable)

· Frequency and Phase Rotation:

System frequency: 50, 60 Hz Phase rotation: ABC, ACB Frequency tracking: 15–70 Hz

· Arc-Flash Time-Ovarlight Elements:

Pickup time: 1 ms (including output operation when hybrid contact is used) Dropout time: 16 ms

· Communications Protocols:

Standard protocols include SEL protocols, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, Mirrored Bits communications, Telnet, the File Transfer Protocol (FTP), TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS web server communications, and the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP). Optional protocols include IEC 61850 Edition 2 and DNP3.

· Communication Ports:

USB-C front-panel port 10/100BASE-T single or dual Ethernet rear port EIA-232/EIA-485 rear port with IRIG-B

- Universal Power Supply:

24–250 Vdc/110–240 Vac

· Operating Temperature:

–40° to +85°C (–40° to +185°F)

· Operating Manuals:

Provide two complete sets, both bound and electronic PDF copies of:

Service manuals

· Warranty:

1 Year Manufacture Warranty Supply Manufacturer Warranty documentation

· Attachments:

851_DS_20240412

851_PF00669

SEL-851 Feeder Protection Relay _ Summary _ Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

· Shipping:

Shipping Manifest / Packing List Ship to:

ATT: Marcus Dickerson Parker Dam Parker Dam Field Division 2209 Parker Dam Road Parker Dam, CA 92267 The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 335314 with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 Employees Interested firms must submit the following information:

1. Name and address of Firm

2. Phone number

3. Email Address

4. Unique Entity ID Number (Formerly the DUNS Number)

5. Size status/SBA certifications (Small business, Women Owned Small Business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise, other)

6. Capability Statement (not to exceed 5 pages). A brief summary of capabilities to include demonstration of the company's capability to perform the work. Previous procurements performed of similar size and complexity to include references with point of contact information. Customary lead times for these types of items. Any known or foreseeable issues with manufacturing these types of items.

7. Estimated period of performance.

All responses must be submitted via email no later than 12:00 pm Pacific Time February 7, 2025. Email address: gmincey@usbr.gov/lgallardo@usbr.gov. Include the reference number (DOIRFBO250007) in the subject line.

When it is determined that a formal solicitation will be issued, the pre-solicitation notice will be posted on Contract Opportunities at sam.gov web site at http://sam.gov/.